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Submitted by Ianus (Poland), Dec 30, 2005 at 17:03
Much as I admire Dr Pipes I also find his notion of 'moderate Islam' a little perplexing, a contradiction in terms. It sounds to me like 'a vegetarian crocodile'. I certainly do wish to see one day such a species to evolve and supplant today's carnivorous crocodiles that have been imported en mass to the West with all the necessary testimonials to the effect they are mild , peace-loving and almost grass-eating. But the daily experience and some reflcetion teaches something quite opposite and that's why I agree with Donvan and others that there is no moderate Islam. All they believe in contradicts such a notion. And even if it is possible it is at best a heresy only hypocrites can openly profess. You mustn't be Allah's slave (Muslim) part time and luke-warmly . His slaves must be fanatical to the utmost and ruthless against all Allah's enemies and blasphemers and hypocrites in your own ranks. I could agree there are moderate Muslims, if it could be proved Muhammad was a moderate Muslim.Note: Opinions expressed in comments are those of the authors alone and not necessarily those of Daniel Pipes. Original writing only, please. Comments are screened for relevance, substance, and tone, and in some cases edited before posting. Reasoned disagreement is welcome, but comments are rejected if scurrilous, off-topic, vulgar, ad hominem, or otherwise viewed as inappropriate. For complete regulations, see the Guidelines for Comments. For informational purposes, we identify countries from which comments are sent.
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